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Why write if nothing is original?

1. Because it's a good track record created by you, for you. 2. Because it hones your skills. 3. Because it'll be one more datapoint for AI to train on. 4. Because it's fun. 5. Because it helps you think. 6. Because it's still your take. 7. Because it could

Why choose text?

Why write and not draw, or make videos or podcasts? There are a few reasons why I choose this format over the others. Searchable It's easier to make search engines discover text as compared to video or audio. If you want to look back at what you've produced, it's also

Generalise or Specialise?

I think it is worth it to try to figure out if you're happier being a generalist or happier specialising in something. Some initial thoughts here. It's been on my mind for quite a few years now. Some of the main arguments: "Generalists are flexible!" * You can switch quickly and

Why I give 10% of my income to charity

So the new year is just around the corner, and I just completed my first full year of donating my income to charity. So far it's been great, and right now I want to continue to do so possibly for the rest of my career (and possibly my life). It's

Levels of Development: Life Purpose

If life is a game, then how do we level up? I seek to answer this question and propose different levels available to us in all aspects of life. I'm going to call this Levels of Development. Just some guidelines and goals to work towards, and thinking about what's possible.

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